Spanish word

estrepitoso

Pronunciation

IPA/estɾepiˈtoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivegrating

Example

La música es estrepitosa.

The music is grating.

Illustration for estrepitoso (grating)

More examples

Los vecinos se quejaron de la música estrepitosa.

The neighbors complained about the grating music.

Core concept

A booming, ear-splitting noise.

Common phrases

  • música estrepitosa

    grating music

  • concierto estrepitoso

    raucous concert

  • fiesta estrepitosa

    rowdy party

Similar words

ruidoso: Features steady, everyday loudness from many sources without being overpowering.
estridente: Gives off a shrill, piercing tone that feels harsh and unpleasant.
ensordecedor: Achieves an overpowering volume that renders other noises inaudible.
atronador: Delivers a thunder-like roar with deep resonance and physical impact.

Definition in Spanish

Que produce un ruido fuerte y desagradable que llama la atención o causa estruendo.

Word origin

From Latin strepitus 'noise, clamor' plus the adjective-forming suffix -oso, meaning 'characterized by loud, disturbing noise'.

Usage tips

  • Stronger and more negative than ruidoso, typically used for shocking uproars and often applied figuratively to resounding failures or dramatic spectacles.

Other meanings

  • noisyadjective
  • dramaticadjective

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